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Make Remodeling Great LLC

Scottsdale, AZ

Kitchen remodeling in Scottsdale.

Lightening dark Tuscan-era kitchens with new cabinetry, quartz and modern lighting, and opening compact ranch-home kitchens in south Scottsdale.

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Open kitchen with a long wood-grain island, white quartz counters, white cabinets and black pendant lights

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Scottsdale kitchens, remodeled from the ground up

Scottsdale kitchens tend to fall into two camps. In south Scottsdale’s 1950s and 60s ranches, the kitchen is small and closed off, and the goal is usually to open it to the living space and add real counter and storage room. In the 1990s and 2000s homes up north, there’s plenty of space, but it’s wrapped in dark cherry cabinets, busy granite, travertine and heavy decorative details.

Either way, we plan the new kitchen around how you cook and entertain, then deliver it as a full remodel: cabinets, counters, backsplash tile, flooring, lighting, paint and fixtures, quoted in writing before work starts.

Local know-how

What Scottsdale kitchens need

Tuscan to desert contemporary

Swapping dark cabinets, ornate corbels and speckled granite for lighter cabinetry, quartz and clean tile.

Entertaining layouts

Bigger islands, beverage stations and better flow to the patio for indoor-outdoor living.

HOA-friendly planning

Interior kitchen work rarely needs HOA approval, but window or exterior changes in master-planned communities may.

Planning

Planning a kitchen remodel in Scottsdale

A lot of Scottsdale kitchen remodels come down to one goal: keep the space and quality, lose the dated finishes. In a 2000s north Scottsdale kitchen, that can mean replacing heavy raised-panel cabinets with clean shaker or flat-panel doors, swapping busy granite for quartz or quartzite, removing decorative corbels and arches, and adding a simpler full-height backsplash.

In south Scottsdale’s ranch homes, the kitchen is often closed off and small. Where the structure allows, opening it to the living area and adding an island or peninsula changes how the whole house works. Indoor-outdoor living matters here too: a layout that flows toward the patio makes entertaining easier.

Scottsdale kitchens are often where homeowners invest the most, so material choices matter. Quartzite and marble-look quartz are popular for islands and perimeter counters, paired with rift-cut white oak, painted shaker or flat-panel cabinets. Panel-ready appliances, a range wall with a full-height backsplash and statement pendants over the island are common finishing touches.

If your kitchen opens to a great room, the remodel usually includes the surrounding space too: matching flooring, coordinated lighting and sometimes a bar or beverage area, so the kitchen and living area feel like one finished room.

Every kitchen remodel starts with a free in-home estimate. We walk the space with you, measure, talk through layout, materials and budget, and then give you a clear written quote. Once you approve it, we order materials, schedule the work and keep you updated until the final walkthrough.

Know the house

Scottsdale homes & their kitchens

1950s–1960s

South Scottsdale ranches

Near Old Town and south of Indian Bend Wash

Single-story homes with compact kitchens and original baths. Great candidates for opening walls and full kitchen and bath remodels.

1970s–1980s

Master-planned neighborhoods

McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale Ranch

Solid homes with dated layouts, sunken rooms and closed kitchens. Most need modern finishes and better flow between rooms.

1990s–2000s

Tuscan & Mediterranean builds

DC Ranch, Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Troon

Big kitchens with dark wood, busy granite and travertine. Updating to lighter cabinetry, quartz and simpler tile is a common project.

Our work

A full kitchen remodel

Bright kitchen with white island, stainless appliances, glass pendant lights and an arched pantry opening
The same kitchen before remodeling, with honey oak cabinets, tile countertops, almond appliances and cracked floor tile

Full kitchen remodel: new white shaker cabinets and island, countertops, wood-look tile flooring, interior paint, pendant and recessed lighting, fixtures and hardware.

Your Scottsdale kitchen remodel can include

  • Cabinets & storage
  • Countertops
  • Backsplash & tile
  • Sinks & fixtures
  • Lighting
  • Layout & walls
  • Flooring
  • Paint & finish work
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FAQ

Kitchen remodeling in Scottsdale: questions

Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Scottsdale?
Replacing cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures and paint usually doesn’t need a permit. Moving plumbing, gas, electrical or walls generally does, through the City of Scottsdale. We’ll tell you what your kitchen remodel needs during the free in-home estimate.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Scottsdale?
It depends on the size of the kitchen, whether the layout changes, and the materials you choose, especially cabinets and countertops. Every Scottsdale project is priced individually: the in-home estimate is free, and you get the exact price in a written quote before any work starts.
Does my HOA need to approve my remodel?
Interior remodels usually don’t need HOA approval. Exterior changes in master-planned communities like McCormick Ranch, Grayhawk or DC Ranch, such as windows, doors or additions, often require architectural review. Check your HOA guidelines early.
Can you update a Tuscan-style kitchen without a full gut?
Sometimes. If the cabinet boxes and layout work, new doors or paint, quartz counters, a simpler backsplash and new lighting can change the look a lot. We’ll walk through both options at the estimate.
Can you replace travertine floors in a Scottsdale home?
Yes. Travertine is common in 1990s and 2000s Scottsdale homes, and many owners replace it with porcelain tile that has a similar look but is easier to maintain. Running one new floor through the main living areas is a popular part of a whole-home update.
Do you work in South Scottsdale ranch homes?
Yes. South Scottsdale’s 1950s and 60s ranch homes are a great fit for full remodels: opening walls, new kitchens and bathrooms, new flooring and updated systems.

Scottsdale neighborhoods

  • Old Town
  • South Scottsdale
  • McCormick Ranch
  • Scottsdale Ranch
  • Gainey Ranch
  • Grayhawk
  • DC Ranch
  • McDowell Mountain Ranch
  • Troon

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  • Free, no-obligation in-home estimate
  • Clear written quote before work starts
  • Licensed, bonded & insured · ROC #324054

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